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as in enlisting
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member
the community college will enroll anyone who has a GED or high school diploma
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as in entering
to put (someone or something) on a list
can I enroll you on the list of volunteers for the church supper?
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Recent Examples of enrolling
White, the neonatologist who stopped enrolling patients in the study, defended the decision to conduct it.
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David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, the city stopped enrolling new families in its motel shelters on March 1.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Faced with new data that showed its ACA plans were enrolling both fewer and sicker people, London decided to withdraw earnings guidance last July, causing Centene’s share price to fall 40% in a single day, to an eight-year low.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
For example, enrolling in a debt management plan may help reduce your interest rates and consolidate payments into a single monthly amount.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
In January 2025, the Oklahoma Board of Education passed a resolution that would require parents to show their child’s citizenship status before enrolling in school.
—William McCorkle, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Carroll grew up in Guatemala and the United Kingdom before enrolling at Purdue.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
Since 2018, IITs for cell and gene therapy products have grown rapidly across mainland China, enrolling over 30,000 participants, twice the number in typical drug trials overseen by a national regulatory body, according to a 2025 analysis.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 19 Mar. 2026
These athletes can try to satisfy full-time enrollment requirements by enrolling in graduate programs.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, the city stopped enrolling new families in its motel shelters on March 1.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Faced with new data that showed its ACA plans were enrolling both fewer and sicker people, London decided to withdraw earnings guidance last July, causing Centene’s share price to fall 40% in a single day, to an eight-year low.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
For example, enrolling in a debt management plan may help reduce your interest rates and consolidate payments into a single monthly amount.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
In January 2025, the Oklahoma Board of Education passed a resolution that would require parents to show their child’s citizenship status before enrolling in school.
—William McCorkle, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Carroll grew up in Guatemala and the United Kingdom before enrolling at Purdue.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026
Since 2018, IITs for cell and gene therapy products have grown rapidly across mainland China, enrolling over 30,000 participants, twice the number in typical drug trials overseen by a national regulatory body, according to a 2025 analysis.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 19 Mar. 2026
These athletes can try to satisfy full-time enrollment requirements by enrolling in graduate programs.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrolling
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The tightening of the reins in the British Mandate for Palestine comes as Adolf Hitler and Germany invade Poland, triggering the beginnings of World War II, and as Jewish refugees fleeing persecution begin entering the region.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bloomberg reported last month that xAI had posted a job listing looking for Wall Street bankers, portfolio managers, traders, and credit analysts to help teach the tool about the world of financial services.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Last month, lawmakers introduced a Senate bill that would ban prediction markets from accepting or listing transactions related to sports events and casino-style games.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
4 Apr. 2026
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The homer was his third hit of the 2026 campaign after recording an RBI single in the third inning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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That turned out to be all that Monroe needed, improving her record to 12-3 and recording her fourth shutout of the season.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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More than 35,000 people were prevented from registering to vote before it was struck down by the courts.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The pair combined for 50 points, 20 rebounds and 15 assists, with Tatum also registering three steals and one block.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Stram talking about 65 Toss Power Trap and matriculating the ball down field was gold.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fewer births mean fewer students are entering and matriculating through CPS, affecting early grade levels.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Phillies are inducting Chase Utley, considered the greatest second baseman in the franchise’s history, into their Wall of Fame this summer — a potential precursor to a greater honor for Utley, the National Baseball Hall of Fame.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Prince did the honors of inducting them.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Enrolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrolling. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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